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Revolutionary processes like AM make materials evolve to perfection

Rather than looking for brand new materials, material scientists today are focusing on developing existing materials into perfection through revolutionary new processes, such as additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. The results of their work will undoubtedly change the world around us – and

How Sandvik Additive Manufacturing 3D printed the world’s first smash-proof guitar

We used our cutting-edge techniques to create the world’s first 3D printed, all-metal, smash-proof guitar and challenged guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen to break it.

A light and strong 3D printed body in titanium

Find out why we decided to go for titanium in the body of the world’s first 3D printed, smash-proof guitar. Sandvik offers the widest range of AM-alloys around.

Additive manufacturing – sustainable by nature

A light, strong and durable guitar – and minimized material waste. Additive manufacturing is sustainable by nature.

Finding the additive sweetspots of the guitar

Far from all components are relevant for additive manufacturing. Learn more about what parts of the smash-proof guitar we decided to print and why.

How to print and perfect a smash-proof masterpiece

Sandvik has all major print processes for metals in-house, being able to always recommend the most optimal additive process. Powder Bed Fusion Laser was selected for the printing of the smash-proof guitar.

Additive Next 2019 by Sandvik and Siemens

Be part of Additive Next, the new industry summit by Sandvik and Siemens, setting the agenda for industrialized Additive Manufacturing.

Meet Sandvik at AMUG 2019

Sandvik Additive Manufacturing is one of the sponsors of the upcoming AMUG Conference (Additive Manufacturing Users Group), in Chicago, Illinois, March 31 – April 4, 2019.